Articles by Bertha W. Fearing
Wife's Place in Conference and Church
February 1949
A minister and his family were leaving the city of his first charge, and the minister was engaged in bidding an old lady parishioner good-by. "Well," she said sorrowfully, "you'll soon be packing your things,…
The Place of the Minister's Wife in the Church and Community (Part 1)
July 1963
Arriving in a New Church
It has been said that much of what has been spoken or written about the minister's wife is either idealistic or unrealistic. It usually portrays a woman who is the perfect combination of all that…
The Place of the Minister's Wife in the Church and Community (Concluded)
August 1963
Strengthening the Church Program
As we become acquainted with our church and its people we may see ways in which the church program may be strengthened. And we will also be ready to fill our own place in the program.…
God's Well-groomed Ambassadors
January 1964
The matter of personal appearance is of paramount importance to the private secretary. Peekaboo blouses, skintight sweaters, or fluffy afternoon gowns do not befit her position. She should dress with her boss's…
An Interesting Interview in the Middle East
March 1962
RUBY WILLIAMS, a Bible instructor associated with Beirut, Lebanon, Evangelistic Center, was conducting a cooking school in connection with the meetings there when I met her and asked for an interview. Here are some or the ensuing questions…
SHEPHERDESS: Read, Mark, Clip!
September 1952
[EDITORIAL NOTE.—Your editors have requested Mrs. Bertha Fearing to prepare this article for THE MINISTRY. It follows up the article by her husband, Andrew Fearing, which appeared on page 12 of the June issue. Our ministers' wives will…